Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with Days of Thunder 2 writer: "Anything you need, call me"
On his Dirty Mo Media podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. addressed the exciting news that Days of Thunder was returning for a sequel, and Tom Cruise is set to star alongside Anne Hathaway in the 2028 NASCAR film. Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download, the two-time Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR Hall of Famer said that he has been in contact with 'the guy who's developing the story,' which is likely ... Keep…
On his podcast, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed he has been in contact with the writer developing the script for the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel, Days of Thunder 2. The film, set to release in 2028, stars Tom Cruise alongside Anne Hathaway. Earnhardt shared that he engaged with the writer, Will Staples, after the latter visited his private replica of an Old West town on his property.
Staples came to Daytona and even met with Earnhardt at his home in the western town setting, where they discussed racing and the potential for the sequel. Earnhardt expressed excitement about the movie, hoping it would pay homage to the original film while incorporating new elements and Easter eggs for fans.
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